Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill

England
List entry 1013028
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Devon. The cairn consists of a substantial mound of stones erected as a burial structure, typical of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period when such monuments were built across the upland regions of south-western England. Its hilltop location places it within a wider landscape of prehistoric ritual and burial sites that characterise the archaeology of Dartmoor and the surrounding moorland. The monument remains a significant survival of Bronze Age burial practice in the region, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Devon.

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013028.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn near summit of Brent Fore Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.1 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.2 km), One of a number of cairns at Black Pool (4.2 km).

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